Commercial and Corporate M&A

Our Commercial and Corporate M&A Practice advises firms across the broad spectrum of corporate work including contracts, compliance, financings, takeovers, M&A, joint ventures, Strategic Partnerships, disposals and corporate restructurings, as well as general commercial, labour, antitrust, and corporate compliance issues.  We support a number of entities and firms both large and small in their operations. The range of business we support include listed firms, technology startups, Multinational Corporations, conglomerates, manufacturing firms, retail and distribution companies, financial institutions, foundations, infrastructure developers, international development institutions among others

We advise on all aspects of enterprise life including commercial contracts, cross border transactions, raising capital and operating sustainably. This includes work with sellers, lenders and financial advisers on both public and private mergers and acquisitions, and private equity buyers on private equity financed deals. In our work we are committed to providing excellent service and to finding innovative solutions to the most complex, multi-jurisdictional and at times first of its kind transaction structures for our clients.

Our Commercial and Corporate M&A Expertise includes:

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Equity
• Venture Capital
• Corporate restructuring
• Funds and Asset management
• Social Impact Investments
• Strategic Alliances/Partnerships and Joint Ventures (JVs)
• Business establishment
• Sales and Transfer of Business
• Capital Markets

In the Commercial and corporate Practice, the range of our services include:

• Legal Due Diligence
• Transaction structure advice
• Transaction documentation; drafting and negotiation
• Commercial Contract Reviews;
• Business establishment
• Institutional Set ups;
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance;
• Expert legal opinions
• Tax advisory in Corporate Set ups;
• Providing Company Secretarial Services;
• Contract Drafting, Review and Negotiations;

Client feedback

‘KO Associates is highly knowledgeable in the legal field, and their team members are experts in their respective areas of practice. They are efficient in their work, ensuring that deadlines are met and communication is clear. Additionally, their team is highly responsive to our needs, providing us with timely and insightful guidance whenever we require it. Overall, their positive attributes include their expertise, efficiency and responsiveness.”

‘The advantage is that KO Associates has a strong regional presence operating in five markets in East Africa through the Citadel Law Africa (CLA) network. This gives the firm a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape in the region, and allows it to provide clients with seamless cross-border services.’

‘Deep technical expertise with the requisite understanding of the relevant laws and regulations.’

‘The team has demonstrated incredible technical skill and agility. We have appreciated the knowledge and attention to detail that Crispine Odhiambo has brought to the assignment. They have taken the time to understand our business and what we do. Their technical expertise certainly sets them apart.’

‘Deep technical expertise with the requisite understanding of the relevant laws and regulations.’
‘Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as the lawyers are well capable of communicating effectively and also keep the client well appraised of the matters with routine status updates.’

‘The Firm has a proven track record of success in advising clients on complex and challenging transactions. The lawyers are committed to understanding their clients’ businesses and objectives, and providing them with tailored and practical advice.’

‘KO Associates has a well-rounded team that has the rare and incredible ability to take time to understand one’s business/commercial environment in their assignment. They are deliberate and intentional in the conduct of their work. Not many firms have the ability to walk in the shoes of the entity they are offering legal solutions to.’

‘The team has a competent, hands-on, professional and dedicated workforce.’